Pelham High School - Pinnacle Yearbook (Pelham, AL)

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X1 5 Y if Mr. Greenlea's philosophy of teaching is to try to teach those who want to learn. Perhaps this is why he likes students at P.H.S. He says that the students here seem to want to learn. The chance to influence young peoplels lives was an oppor- tunity that Coach Griggs felt he could not pass up. He feels that there is no better way to have an impact on our society than teaching today's youth. SSM E .. ' Dr. Gunter feels that a youthful outlook on life, a tremendous quantity of patience and a touch of empathy are all important qualities for a teacher to have. Dr. Gunter would have liked to have lived in the 1940's because it was a very explosive time. Mrs. Jackson tries to instill in her students the v a l u e o f understanding the culture in which they live. She feels that a student should be aware of the forces that have s h a p e d th e world. FACULTY 165

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Mrs. Doyal hopes to develop a student's ap- preciation of aesthetic values through art and t o m a k e students more a w a r e o f themselves and their environ- ment. She feels that art can be a hobby to enjoy t h r o u g h o ut one's life. Ms. Gilmore feels that helping students build scientific attitudes and rational techniques for thinking and making practical applications in their everyday environment is very important. Mrs. Filler is a firm believer in the harmonious development of the physical, mental, and social powers of students at P.H.S. She tries to teach her students the im- portance of solv- ing problems in a scientific and logical manner. 164 FACULTY Mrs. Greene says she became a teacher in order to help students who are experiencing difficulty in learn- ing. Mrs. Greene also says that she enjoys the students at P.H.S.

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Mrs. Jower's work with s p e c i a l s t u d e n t s e n a b 1 e s them to bet- ter adapt to and function in society. She became a teacher to help special s t u d e n ts gain con- fidence in their abili- ties. , Y Mr. Payne is pleased to teach industrial arts because it explores industrial and technical areasg areas that students will have to deal with as adults and consumers. Coach Lee feels that a strong personal commit- ment to Jesus Christ is the most important quality a teacher can have and he tries to instill this value in his students. Mrs. King has been a part of the B . O . E . department for several years. 166 FACULTY